2026 Nebraska Kid Governor

Nebraska’s first Kid Governor®, Charlotte "Charlie" Couch, and her cabinet of fellow fifth-graders was sworn in at the Nebraska State Capitol.

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A Message from Nebraska’s Kid Governor Charlotte “Charlie” Couch

Nebraska has a new Kid Governor! Fifth grader Charlotte “Charlie” Couch from Meadows Elementary in Ralston is stepping into this unique...

February 10, 2026

Our Statement on Gov. Pillen pushing for Winner-take-all

Governor Pillen, in his State of the State address today, once again encouraged the Legislature to pursue a winner-take-all Electoral...

January 15, 2026

Nebraska’s first Kid Governor, Charlotte Couch, sworn in at state capitol

In November 2026, Nebraska voters will go to the polls and cast their votes for the state’s next governor. But...

January 14, 2026

‘Without struggle, there is no progress’

Our 2025-26 Annual Report highlights the year that was and our plans to build a more modern, robust democracy in...

January 9, 2026

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